"We are two completely different artists and really close friends, so there is nothing to compare," he said. "If you like Colton better, you like his style better. If you like me better, then you like my style better."

Dixon also revealed that he was unhappy with Iovine's remarks, saying: "I hate it. I know Phillip would say the same thing. We're two completely different people.

"The majority of people that vote are little girls, that's just the reality of it. But we're best friends too - you know, we love hanging out with each other. I definitely bit my tongue when he said that in the session."

American Idol continues with its results show tonight (April 12) at 8/7c on Fox.